Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising an ionomer and a polyamine or a tertiary polyamide. The polyamine and the tertiary polyamide have a molecular weight of greater than 500 Da and do not contain an ester moiety or a primary amine moiety. The polyamine comprises at least three moieties that are tertiary amines or hindered secondary amines, and the polyamide comprises tertiary amide moieties and no secondary or primary amide moieties. The compositions may optionally include a filler. Further provided are articles such as golf balls and films containing these compositions.

Abstract: A film that is both elastic and water-sensitive (e.g., water-soluble, water-dispersible, etc.) in that it loses its integrity over time in the presence of water is provided. To achieve these dual attributes, the film contains an olefinic elastomer and a water-soluble polymer. Although these polymers are normally chemically incompatible due to their different polarities, the present inventors have discovered that phase separation may be minimized by selectively controlling certain aspects of the film, such as the nature of the polyolefin, water-soluble polymer, and other film components, the relative amount of the film components, and so forth. For example, certain water-soluble polymers may be selected that have a low molecular weight and viscosity to enhance their melt compatibility with nonpolar polyolefins. This, in turn, may result in a film that is generally free of separate phases, which would otherwise limit the ability of the water-soluble polymer to contact water and disperse.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising surfactant represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of: [Rf—(O)t—CHF—(CF2)n—COO?]iXi+; {[Rf—(O)t—CQH—CF2—O]m—R—COO?}iXi+; {[Rf—(O)t—CQH—CF2—O]m—R—SO3?}iXi+; and [CF3CFH—O—(CF2)p—COO?]iXi+; wherein Rf represents a partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group optionally interrupted with at least one oxygen atom; Q is selected from the group consisting of F and CF3; R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene and arylene; Xi+ represents a cation having a valence i, wherein i is 1, 2 or 3; t is 0 or 1; m is 1, 2, or 3; n is 0 or 1; and p is an integer from 1 to 6. The aqueous composition comprises a non-fluorinated polymer and is essentially free of fluoropolymers. Methods of coating a surface and an article having a surface in contact with the composition are provided.

Abstract: A solvent-less liquid ethylene propylene diene rubber compound and a solvent-less liquid ethylene propylene rubber compound are provided. The compounds can include a liquid ethylene propylene diene or a liquid ethylene propylene mixed with a filler system, a plasticizer, and a cross-linking agent to form the compound. The compound can have a viscosity ranging from 150,000 centipoises to 750,000 centipoises at a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, allowing the compound to be liquid injection moldable. The compound can contain substantially no solvent.

Abstract: A composition for use in grips is disclosed. The composition may be used, for example, in making a golf club grip. The disclosed grip provides for improved shock absorption and other beneficial properties. In one embodiment the comprises a cross-linked composition of from about 40% by weight to about 80% by weight of one or a combination of a first material selected from the group consisting of butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, ethylene propylene rubber and chloroprene rubber, and from about 10% by weight to about 50% by weight of one or a combination of a second material selected from the group consisting of ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (EPDM), polyurethane, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polypropylene and cork.

Abstract: Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. Antishrinkage and antistatic additives are also added to the fibrous webs. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing.

Abstract: This invention provides a natural solvent-based adhesive composition for tires; a mix to prepare adhesive compositions; a preactivation compound for tires; processes to obtain said compositions or mix; or the use of said compounds in bonding tires; and bonding and preactivation processes for tires. The objects of the invention provide industrial solutions that, while introducing a considerable reduction in environmental impact in their preparation and use, provide better health conditions for the professionals who work in the tire bonding industry.

Abstract: The invention consists of the use, in an alkide resin formulation in an aqueous phase, of a dispersing agent/thickener pair: the dispersing agent is a copolymer of (meth)acrylic acid with an oxyalkylated monomer possessing a polymerizable function and terminated by hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the thickener is an associative thickener containing at least one hydrophobic group which is a polystyrylphanyl, preferentially chosen from among distyrylphenyl, tristyrylphenyl, and mixtures thereof, and which is very preferentially tristyrylphenyl. This combination makes it possible to improve the brightness level retention of the paint film over time, while ensuring that the aqueous formulation has the desired rheology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a PVC-free floor or wall covering comprising at least one layer of a thermoplastic composition, said composition comprising: a polymer matrix comprising at least two polymers, said matrix comprising at least 5 parts of at least one polymer with acid anhydride groups; the total amount of the polymers being combined to 100 parts, and at least 100 parts of at least one filler per 100 parts of polymer.

Abstract: A composition contains a cycloolefin polymer and a cross-linked structure of a cross-linkable polymer having a specific structure.

Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of at least one vinylidene chloride polymer, a process for preparing such a composition, a process for preparing articles, in particular films, which includes the use of such a composition and also the film comprising such a composition and the packaging or bag formed from this film.

Abstract: A short-cut, water non-dispersible polymer microfiber is provided comprising at least one water non-dispersible polymer wherein the water non-dispersible polymer microfiber has an average fineness of less than 1 denier per filament; and wherein said water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfiber has an aspect ratio of about 300 to about 1000. Processes to produce the short-cut, water non-dispersible polymer microfiber are also provided as well as process for producing nonwoven articles.

Abstract: Cured perfluoroelastomers that contain high levels (i.e. at least 65 phr carbon black) and 1 to 15 phr of a perfluoropolyether exhibit good resistance to explosive decompression while maintaining good sealing properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising (meth)acrylic copolymers including alkyl(meth)acrylic acid ester monomer having 2˜14 carbon atoms of alkyl group, characterized in that the gel fraction is 10˜55%, the swelling ratio is 30˜110, the weight average molecular weight of sol eluted from the final adhesive by ethyl acetate is at least 800,000, comprising low molecular weight molecule having the maximum 100,000 of weight average molecular weight by 10 ˜40 wt % of the total sol component; and the above composition show excellent durability under a high temperature and/or humidity condition, and can improve the light leakage phenomenon and provide excellent operability at the time of manufacturing polarizer by effectively providing high modulus and stress release property.

Abstract: An ink set for ink jet recording is provided, the ink set including a first ink containing first resin particles and not substantially containing a colorant; and a second ink containing titanium oxide particles and containing the first resin particles in an amount less than 6 weight %, the second ink being ejected substantially at the same time as ejection of the first ink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for imbibing a step-growth polymer into thermoplastic latex particles and a composition made by such a process. The composition is useful, for example, as a coating, an adhesive, a sealant, a primer, a caulk, a stain, or a filler for a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a primer composition comprising a fluorinated polymer and a nitrogen containing polymer. In some embodiments, the fluorinated polymer is a copolymer. In some embodiments, the fluorinated polymer is chlorinated. In some embodiments, the nitrogen containing polymer is amino functional, and in some embodiments, the nitrogen containing polymer is amide functional.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having a tread comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising, expressed as parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), (A) 30 to 70 phr of a first styrene-butadiene rubber, (B) 20 to 60 phr of a second styrene-butadiene rubber, (C) 5 to 20 phr of cis-1,4 polybutadiene having a Tg of from ?110° C. to ?90° C.; (D) 30 to 60 phr of processing oil; (E) 5 to 20 phr of carbon black having an Iodine absorption ranging from 130 to 210 g/kg according to ASTM D-1510 and an oil absorption ranging from 110 to 140 cc/100 g according to ASTM D-2414; (F) 80 to 130 phr of silica; (G) 0.5 to 20 phr of a sulfur containing organosilicon compound; and (H) 5 to 20 phr of resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer dispersions which comprise highly branched polycarbonates, to a process for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: A coating for a substrate is a cured coating composition which includes binder and particles, wherein the particles are inorganic, organic or organo-metallic; have diameters between about 1 and 500 nm; may be treated with a surface modifer; and wherein the cured coating composition is in direct or indirect contact with the substrate.

Abstract: Film structures made from a polymeric blend comprising an ethylene/carbon monoxide (ECO) copolymer and an olefinic, particularly an ethylenic, polymer, e.g., LDPE, exhibit not only photodegradation, but also desirable tensile and dart properties. In one embodiment the film structure is a monolayer in which ECO copolymer comprises at least 40 weight percent with the remainder of the structure comprising at least one of LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE.

Abstract: Filled polyolefin compositions comprising: A) from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene component; B) from 20% to 80% by weight of a filler; wherein the percentages of A) and B) are referred to the sum of A) and B), and A) is selected from the following compositions: a) a polypropylene composition containing from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AI) having a Melt Flow Rate value of 500 g/10 min. or more, and from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AII) having a Melt Flow Rate value of from 0.1 to 30 g/10 min., the said percentages of AI) and AII) being referred to the sum of AI) and AII); or b) a polypropylene composition containing from 15% to 72% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AI) having a Melt Flow Rate value of 500 g/10 min. or more, from 15% to 70% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AII) having a Melt Flow Rate value of from 0.1 to 30 g/10 min. and from 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing polymer dispersions having improved freeze-thaw stability, by adding a highly branched polymer to said dispersions, and also to the use of highly branched polymers for this purpose.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions that are capable of being used in a laser direct structuring process to provide enhanced plating performance and good mechanical properties. The compositions of the present invention include a thermoplastic base resin, a laser direct structuring additive and a white pigment. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications such as personal computers, notebook and portable computers, cell phone antennas and other such communications equipment, medical applications, RFID applications, and automotive applications.

Abstract: A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a polyester stabilizer in solvent is disclosed, as are coatings comprising the same and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.

Abstract: A photovoltaic element for conversion of electromagnetic radiation to electrical energy, having at least one first electrode, at least one n-semiconductive metal oxide, at least one dye for absorption of electromagnetic radiation, at least one organic hole conductor material, and at least one second electrode. The organic hole conductor material has an absorption spectrum which has a maximum in the ultraviolet or blue spectral region and, toward higher wavelengths, an absorption edge declining with wavelength and having a characteristic wavelength ?HTL. A decadic absorbance of the hole conductor material at a wavelength ?HTL within the declining absorption edge is 0.3. The photovoltaic element includes a longpass filter, which has a transmission edge rising with wavelength and having a characteristic wavelength ?LP. A transmission of the longpass filter at ?LP is 50% of a maximum transmission of the longpass filter, where ?HTL?30 nm??LP??HTL+30 nm.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based paint compositions containing water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles, hydroxyl-containing resin and curing agent, the water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,100,000 and an absorbance value not higher than 0.2 at a wavelength of 330 nm, as measured with spectrophotometer in the state of liquid dispersion at a mass concentration of 1.35% in 1,4-dioxane solvent; and the compositions excelling in finished appearance such as coated surface smoothness and coating film performance such as chipping resistance and water resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions including polycarbonates, polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and organic salts and/or silicone containing compounds that exhibit a superior combination of properties compared to prior art.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based paint compositions which can form coating film excelling in finished appearance such as coated surface smoothness and also of excellent performance in such properties as water resistance, which comprise water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A), reactive group-containing resin (B) and optionally curing agent (C), the water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,100,000 and an absorbance not higher than 0.2 at the wavelength of 330 nm as measured with spectrophotometer in the state of a liquid dispersion at a mass concentration of 1.35% in 1,4-dioxane solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing poly(meth)acrylate-graft-polylactone polyols.

Abstract: A polyvinyl acetal/polyester graft copolymer obtained from a polyvinyl acetal having one or more of each of constituent units represented by the following general formulae (1) to (3) (wherein each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having a carbon number of from 1 to 20, or an aryl group, in which the alkyl group or the aryl group may have a substituent) and having a weight average molecular weight of from 100 to 100,000 is used as a dispersant which prevents aggregation of solid particles in a dispersion liquid from occurring, is effective for forming a stable dispersion liquid, and exhibits excellent heat resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a solid particle and a structured vinyl polymeric dispersant, wherein said structured vinyl polymer dispersant comprises at least one hydrophilic segment and at least one hydrophobic segment, the hydrophilic segment comprising at least one crosslinkable moiety, wherein the crosslinkable moiety is cross-linked with a crosslinking agent that is substantially insoluble in the aqueous ink vehicle. These dispersions when used in ink jet inks provide images with the requisite optical density and chroma needed for emerging ink jet applications.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation process is used to prepare a polyorganosiloxane having clustered functional groups at the polyorganosiloxane chain terminals. The ingredients used in the process include a) a polyorganosiloxane having an average of at least 2 aliphatically unsaturated organic groups per molecule, b) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane having an average of 4 to 15 silicon atoms per molecule and at least 4 silicon bonded hydrogen atoms for each aliphatically unsaturated organic group in ingredient a), c) a reactive species having, per molecule at least 1 aliphatically unsaturated organic group and 1 or more curable groups; and d) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The resulting clustered functional polyorganosiloxane is useful in a curable silicone composition for electronics applications.

Abstract: This invention provides a pellet derived from recycled waste products in particular from a mixture of two or more of cellulose fibers, recyclable plastic, glass and ceramics and other recyclable products such as tetra paks. The pellets can be used to make a variety of extruded or injection molded products including household trim and moldings, decking, shutters, etc.

Abstract: An electrically conductive polymer compound is disclosed. The compound comprises a matrix comprising two polyolefin copolymers having different melt mass flow rates and electrically conductive functional additive particles dispersed in the matrix. The compound is useful for making extruded and molded plastic articles that need electrical conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising a mixture of multi-block copolymers, in particular, an adhesive composition comprising a block copolymer represented by Formula 1, a hydrocarbon adhesive resin and a plasticizer. The adhesive composition according to the present invention can be easily processed due to its low melting point and shows improved adhesive properties such as loop tack, 180° peel strength and holding power.

Abstract: Provided is a PAS resin composition with which molded articles having excellent high- and low-temperature impact properties can be obtained and which can be highly inhibited from leaving mold deposits when molded and is suitable for use in insert molding. Also provided is an insert-molded article obtained using the resin composition. The PAS-derived resin composition comprises a PAS resin having carboxylic terminal groups and an olefin-derived copolymer, wherein the olefin-derived copolymer comprises units of an ?-olefin, a glycidyl ester of an ?,?-unsaturated acid, and an acrylic ester as comonomer units, the PAS resin has a number average molecular weight of 1,000-10,000, and the content of the comonomer units derived from the glycidyl ester in the resin composition is 0.08-0.20 mass %, the ratio of the amount of the carboxylic terminal groups (mmol/kg) and the content of the comonomer units derived from the glycidyl ester (mmol/kg) being 0.35-1.00.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the water resistance of a porous material, in particular wood, in which method a block-polymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, is dissolved in a fluid and applied to the material under supercritical conditions.

Abstract: In one aspect, build materials operable for use in 3D printing systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a build material comprises an oligomeric curable material, a reactive component that is solid at 25° C., and at least one diluent, wherein the reactive component comprises at least one chemical moiety that is polymerizable with a chemical moiety contained in the oligomeric curable material and/or the at least one diluent.

Abstract: Provided are an environmentally-friendly polyamide resin composition that includes (A-1) a first polyamide resin including polyamide 11, polyamide 1010, or a combination thereof, (B) a glass fiber having a cross-sectional aspect ratio of about 1.5 or more, and (C) a branched graft copolymer including a polyolefin main chain, and optionally (A-2) second polyamide resin including a C6 organic chain in one repeating unit, and a molded product using the same.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) from 29 to 99.8% by weight of a polyester, B) from 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of alkali metal salts of aliphatic carboxylic acids or a mixture of these, based on 100% by weight of A) and B), and also moreover C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the % by weight values for A) to C) is 100%, for producing laser-transparent moldings of any type.

Abstract: Disclosed are pigment dispersions and coating compositions that include such pigment dispersions. The pigment dispersions include: (a) a pigment; (b) an acid functional, hydroxyl functional and secondary amine functional acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 11,000; and (c) a liquid carrier comprising an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) 100 weight part of a basic resin comprising acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin and styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer resin; and (B) 10-30 weight part of a bromine-based organic compound flame retardant, and selectively comprising (C) 1-20 weight part of an antimony-based auxiliary flame retardant and (D) 1-10 weight part of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of metalstearate and stearamide compounds, wherein the bromine-based organic compound flame retardant (B) is octabromodiphenyl ethane. The flame retardant resin composition of the present invention has excellent flame retardancy, impact strength and melt flow index.

Abstract: The invention consists of a method for dispersion in water of an alkyd resin, by means of a polymer having associative hydrophobic groups. The formulations obtained then enable a water-based alkyd paint to be manufactured, without having recourse to surfactants or solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These novel silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-dispersed acrylic PSA composition suitable for forming a PSA sheet. The PSA composition contains 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (polymer H) with a Tg of 30° C. to 120° C. in relation to 100 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (polymer L) with a Tg of ?70° C. to ?50° C. The polymer L is obtained by polymerization of a monomer starting material comprising 60 wt % or more of an alkyl (meth)acrylate with a C8-C12 alkyl group; and 0.5 to 10 wt % of a radical polymerizable monomer with a carboxyl group.

Abstract: A polyethylene-based resin film is provided, wherein the film is formed of a resin composition containing the following component (A), component (B) and component (C): component (A) is an aliphatic polyester; component (B) is an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having an activation energy of flow (Ea) of from 45 to 100 kJ/mol; and component (C) is a compatibilizer for the component (A) and the component (B).

Abstract: Film tapes comprising a blend of a masterbatch and a propylene-based polymer are provided. The masterbatch comprises a propylene-based elastomer and filler. The propylene-based elastomer has about 50 to about 99 mol % of units derived from propylene, about 1 to about 50 mol % of units derived from C2-C20 comonomer and a peak melting point temperature of 115° C. or less. The propylene-based polymer comprises about 80 to about 100 mol % units derived from propylene and a peak melting point temperature of greater than 115° C. The compositions are suitable to make carpet fiber, carpet yarn, films, film tapes, molded parts and nonwoven fabrics having excellent mechanical properties.